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Alain Bouillot, gives a second life to forgotten and discarded elements

Nov 30, 2021

2 minutes read

Alain Bouillot is an artist who gives a second life to forgotten, discarded elements. He denounces junk food, the invasion of waste and warns of the consequences on the environment!

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Exploring the Tension of Abstraction and Figuration: The Artistic Journey of Nigel Cooke

Sep 17, 2024

6 minutes read

Nigel Cooke is a prominent British artist known for his ability to merge abstraction with figuration in his large-scale, multi-layered paintings. His work reflects a deep exploration of the natural world, human experience, and philosophical ideas, creating compositions that invite viewers to engage with mystery, time, and memory...

Art News

David Lynch dies: a life of art and creation beyond the screen

Jan 17, 2025

3 minutes read

David Lynch, the famous surrealist filmmaker and artist, left his mark on the world of art and cinema with his unique style of surrealism and realism. From his early days as a painter and printmaker to his iconic works such as Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive , he leaves a timeless artistic legacy after his death on January 15, 2025.

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Dan Colen: Exploring Materiality, Pop Culture, and the Boundaries of Contemporary Art

Sep 5, 2024

5 minutes read

Dan Colen is an American contemporary artist known for his experimental use of unconventional materials like chewing gum, flowers, and trash, blending pop culture references with fine art. His work explores themes of materiality, chance, and the boundaries between high and low culture.

Pop Culture

When Comics pays tribute to Masterpieces of Art History

May 7, 2021

9 minutes read

Art and Comics, two disciplines that share as many common points as divergences. Let's discover together the borders that distinguish them and the bridges that bring them together: we take you on a great illustrated adventure.

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Michael Cheung, My View on Beauty

Feb 18, 2023

2 minutes read

"I always liked to fantasize when I was little, I comforted myself with crayons, my grandfather saw in my drawings something different from other children's drawings, he thought I had a talent for drawing, and from that moment on I took private drawing lessons"

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Famous voyeuristic photographer Kohei Yoshiyuki dies aged 76

Feb 7, 2022

3 minutes read

Kohei Yoshiyuki photographed Tokyo's hedonistic after-hours culture in the 1970s and '80s. He documented clandestine hookups in public spaces for his most famous series, "The Park". His longtime gallery announced his death on Saturday at the age of 76. Works from the series were exhibited under his pseudonym in Tokyo's Komai Gallery in 1979.

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All 10,000 BAYC NFTs are turned into machine-made art by Google AI

Aug 4, 2022

3 minutes read

Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs were transformed into machine-made paintings by Google cloud computing AI.

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Robert Combas and the Free Figuration Movement

Jul 11, 2024

10 minutes read

Robert Combas, born May 25, 1957, in Lyon, co-founded the free figuration movement with Hervé Di Rosa. Known for his bold, graphic style blending comics, pop culture, and personal mythology, Combas is celebrated as a leading contemporary artist in France.

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Artūras Tamašauskas, metals living a second life

Jun 29, 2022

6 minutes read

Artūras Tamašauskas, after studying at the Academy of Fine Arts, had the opportunity to work as a metal engraver: it was then that he became acquainted with the subtleties of this material and an understanding of its potential applications...

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Christophe Verot, the importance of details

Apr 27, 2022

2 minutes read

Christophe Verot's work finds resonance in Asian arts and particularly in Japanese culture and art of living. He is particularly interested in asymmetry, the ephemeral aspect of things, the taste for detail and the captivating beauty that emerges from scenes plunged into shadow. A chiaroscuro in which imagination and dreams can flourish...

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Leonardo's Masterpiece 'Salvator Mundi' to Make Historic Debut as NFT

Aug 9, 2023

3 minutes read

Leonardo da Vinci's iconic "Salvator Mundi," known for its record-breaking $450.3 million price, is set to become an NFT through a partnership between ElmonX and Bridgeman Images. The painting's digital transformation marks a novel chapter in its history, joining other renowned artworks in the NFT space.

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A painting by Brueghel the Younger found in France soon on sale at Drouot

Feb 8, 2023

3 minutes read

A painting by Brueghel the Younger, found in France and of an unusual size, will be auctioned in Paris for 600,000 euros. The work, which represents a scene in a village, is on sale at the Hôtel Drouot.

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Pia Andersen: I always wanted to be an artist

Dec 26, 2023

7 minutes read

"I always wanted to be an artist. My father encouraged me to draw and paint. When I was 10 years old, he gave me a small easel and a box of oil colors. Ever since I have been addicted to painting."...

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Artemisia Gentileschi

Mar 6, 2023

18 minutes read

Artemisia Lomi, also called Artemisia Gentileschi, was an Italian Baroque painter who lived from 1593 to around 1656. Gentileschi is thought to be one of the best artists of the 1600s...

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Emanuel Aguiar, Surrealism inspiration

Jun 18, 2022

3 minutes read

Emanuel Aguiar's inspiration comes from surrealism and pursues the desire to evoke sensations in the viewer through the vision of colors...

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Sterling Ruby: Art, Psychology & Social Commentary

Oct 29, 2024

11 minutes read

Sterling Ruby, born on January 21, 1972, is a versatile American artist known for his work across multiple media, including ceramics, painting, sculpture, and textiles. His art is often displayed in expansive, intricate installations that draw on a wide array of influences, such as urban culture, mental health themes, and social issues like globalization and American decline...

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Oscar Murillo: Exploring Cultural Identity Through Art

Dec 19, 2024

7 minutes read

Oscar Murillo is a contemporary Colombian artist known for his exploration of migration, globalization, and cultural identity through diverse mediums like painting, installation, and performance. His work has been exhibited in prestigious museums such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate in London, and in 2019, he co-won the Turner Prize, cementing his place among leading international artists.

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Luo Li Rong: Chinese sculptor creates breathtaking realistic sculptures

Sep 10, 2021

3 minutes read

Some realistic sculptures that depict the human figure's beauty and grace. Her grandiose natural creations, on which he often works with bronze, depict women in motion. They strike elegant poses that drape their bodies in a balayage by the wind that gives the sense that they are real people. Their hair and clothing appear to be caressed by a light breeze, which gives them a unique look.

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Artist Biography: Jean-Michel Basquiat

Jun 18, 2024

14 minutes read

Jean-Michel Basquiat, born in 1960 in Brooklyn, New York, rose to prominence in the 1980s Neo-expressionism movement through his SAMO graffiti and solo exhibitions. His vibrant, symbolic art explored themes of race, class, and societal structures. Despite his death in 1988 at age 27, Basquiat's extensive body of work continues to be celebrated and cements his legacy as an iconic figure in modern art.

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Yoshitomo Nara: Pop Art's Iconic Big-Headed Girls

Dec 19, 2024

15 minutes read

Yoshitomo Nara (born December 5, 1959, in Hirosaki, Japan) is a prominent Japanese artist known for his "big-headed girls" with piercing eyes, which convey childlike expressions mixed with adult emotions. His works, blending kawaii (cuteness) with dark humor and personal memories, have been exhibited globally and housed in institutions like MoMA and LACMA.

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Sabrina Timsit, art born from the love of cultural diversity

Apr 2, 2022

3 minutes read

Sabrina Timsit's art, inspired by a love of cultural diversity, literature and science fiction, is strongly narrative...

Lifestyle

Allen Lin: an impressive assortment of Chinese contemporary art

Nov 13, 2023

7 minutes read

Allen Lin possesses an impressive assortment of Chinese contemporary art, showcasing works from both emerging and established artists...

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Andrea Vandoni: An Exploration of Beauty in Everyday Life

Feb 1, 2025

3 minutes read

Andrea Vandoni was born in 1972 in Novara, close to Milan, and has made a mark in the contemporary art world with his unique interpretation of realism, which he defines as "super realism."...

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JÁNOS KUJBUS: Characters deliberately taken out of context

Mar 10, 2020

3 minutes read

Janos Kujbus likes to paint his contemporaries: he lingers on faces, on bodies, on specific postures in clothes that everyone could wear.

Art News

Vandalism at Israel Museum Sparks Concern Over Cultural Heritage in Jerusalem

Oct 10, 2023

3 minutes read

An American tourist was arrested for vandalizing Roman statues at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, citing religious objections. The incident highlights concerns about cultural heritage preservation and the rise in religiously motivated attacks in the city.

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Kehinde Wiley: Portraits of Authority and Identity in the Modern Age

Sep 12, 2024

7 minutes read

Kehinde Wiley, born in 1977 in Los Angeles, is a trailblazing American portrait painter renowned for his vivid reinterpretations of classical art that merge contemporary African-American perspectives with traditional themes, culminating in his groundbreaking 2018 portrait of Barack Obama and earning him a spot on Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list.

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The Artistic Vision of Karin Kneffel

Jan 29, 2025

11 minutes read

Born in 1957 in Marl, Germany, Kneffel pursued studies at the University of Münster and the Comprehensive University of Duisburg before transitioning to the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. There, between 1981 and 1987, she studied under Johannes Brus, Norbert Tadeusz, and Gerhard Richter, eventually becoming a master student of Richter...

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Jean Luc Michon, each artist has his own story

Mar 18, 2023

6 minutes read

"My artistic journey began with studies in applied arts and fine arts, which gave me the technical bases necessary to explore different forms of visual expression. I then worked as an artistic director in an agency advertising, where I developed my skills in visual creation for advertising campaigns".

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David Hockney: A Pioneer of Contemporary Art

Aug 28, 2024

7 minutes read

David Hockney is a leading British artist celebrated for his innovative and colorful works in painting, drawing, and printmaking. Known for his vivid depictions of landscapes, portraits, and experimental photo collages, Hockney has been a major influence in contemporary art for over six decades.

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Ugo Nespolo: An Icon of Contemporary Italian Art

Jul 10, 2024

8 minutes read

Ugo Nespolo, born in Mosso Santa Maria on August 29, 1941, pursued his passion for art early, studying at the Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti in Turin. He later expanded his intellectual scope by earning a degree in Modern Literature from the University of Turin, enriching his art with deeper thematic elements...

Art News

Maastricht Transforms into the Capital of Art for TEFAF 2025

Mar 15, 2025

3 minutes read

From March 15 to 20, 2025, the city of Maastricht will host the new edition of TEFAF Maastricht, the world’s most prestigious art and antiques fair. Held at the Maastricht Exhibition & Conference Centre (MECC), TEFAF is recognized as the global benchmark for ancient, modern, contemporary art, and high-end design...

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Roni Horn: Perception, Identity, and the Fluidity of Art

Apr 1, 2025

8 minutes read

Roni Horn is an American contemporary artist known for her work in sculpture, photography, drawing, and installation art, often exploring themes of identity, perception, and environmental influence. Her art challenges traditional classifications, blending Minimalism with personal and environmental connections, particularly influenced by Iceland.

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Lisa Schiff, the art consultant accused of fraud, would have ended her activities

May 17, 2023

3 minutes read

The outspoken advisor seems to have shut down and can't be reached because she is accused of cheating collectors out of money she made from selling an Adrian Ghenie picture.

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The Best Art Schools in the World: An Overview

Feb 26, 2025

12 minutes read

Global art education is evolving towards increased integration of new technologies and a stronger connection with industry, while valuing local cultural heritage. When choosing an art school, it is essential to consider one's personal and professional aspirations, as well as the specificities of each institution according to one's artistic project.

Art News

World Record: Andy Warhol's Portrait of Marilyn Monroe Sold for $195 Million

May 10, 2022

3 minutes read

Andy Warhol's 1964 silkscreen portrait of Marilyn Monroe sold for $195 million. It is the most expensive work by a twentieth-century artist ever sold at auction. The painting was bought by Larry Gagosian, who was present at the auction in New York.

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